Genesis 36:36

36 When Hadad died, Samlah of Masrekah became the next king.

Genesis 36:36 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 36:36

And Hadad died
As is supposed, about A. M. 2241. and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead;
but who he was, or the place he was of, cannot be said.

Genesis 36:36 In-Context

34 When Jobab died, he was followed by Hushan from the land of the Temanites.
35 When Hushan died, he was followed by Hadad son of Bedad; he was the king who defeated the Midianites in Moab; the name of his city was Avith.
36 When Hadad died, Samlah of Masrekah became the next king.
37 When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth-on-the-River became king.
38 When Shaul died, he was followed by Baal-Hanan son of Acbor.
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